Almost everywhere in the United States, a notary may rely solely on personal knowledge to identify a person appearing for a notarial act. “Personal knowledge” means the notary has reasonable certainty that the person is who he or she/they claim to be, based on the notary’s regular dealings with this person over time. In just a few states, personal knowledge […]
Notaries are often asked to “certify a copy” of a birth certificate. This misunderstanding stems from the cruise ship industry, which for years told cruise-goers that a “notarized birth certificate” was acceptable as proof of citizenship. In reality, notaries are not authorized to make certified copies of birth certificates, regardless of where the original birth certificate was issued. First, it […]
Documents require notarization for all kinds of reasons. Some of the paperwork, like affidavits, are part of court procedures, some are part of legally binding contracts in business transactions, and others serve as recording instruments in land record systems. Real estate documents need a notary and are kept in the public record after notarization. Unfortunately, if a recording instrument, like […]
Mobile notary services are critical in helping prevent instances of fraud when important documents need to be signed. They also ensure that every signatory has provided proof of identity, and then they can check the documents to ensure that every party has included the necessary details. Additionally, mobile notaries can also prevent people from signing important documents due to threats […]
Various legal documents need to be notarized to strengthen their legitimacy, hence why it’s crucial to get the help of a notary for securing wills, affidavits, deeds to real estate, trusts, asset transfers, and other important documents. Most documents that require this extra wall of security involve legal and financial matters and include those that are easily fabricated, which is […]
A Power of Attorney, or POA, can be a useful tool that allows you to engage in financial transactions when you can’t be present to sign documents, or someone else to act on your behalf if you become incapacitated. It’s a good idea to take the time you need to understand your rights and responsibilities specific to both financial and […]
A notary public is a person appointed by state government to act as an impartial witness in the execution of important documents. The intent of notarization is to deter fraud by those signing paperwork, so proper verification of identity is a key task for notary services. A notary also assesses the signatory’s willingness to sign the document without threats or […]
After moving to Florida, you have 30 days to register or title your out-of-state car, truck, trailer, recreational vehicle (RV), or mobile home. You will first need a Notary Public to complete a VIN and Odometer Verification. Form 82042 is the correct form to use. No need to print the form, I will supply one for you.
We are always glad to provide mobile services – there may be many reasons to request a “house-call”. To cover the costs of fuel, mileage and traveling time, we have to charge additional fees for visiting you. Central Florida areas that we serve are broken into Service Zones by zip codes. To determine your service zones for mobile services, please […]
